International V-220 Series

International V-225

International V-225 tractor at American Truck Historical Society Central Valley Chapter show, Modesto, California, 1998
Manufacturer	International Harvester Co.
Introduced date	mid-1956
Discontinued date	1963
Preceding model	R-225
Superseded by	V-220
Production locations	Fort Wayne, Indiana
Capacity tons/GVW/GCW	30000 lb GVW, 65000 lb GCW
Engine
Make	International
Model	V-549
Fuel	gasoline
Cooling	water
Cylinders	6
Displacement ci / L	549 ci
Power HP @ rpm	257 @ 3400
Transmission
Gears (forward speeds)	15 (5-speed main x optional 3-speed auxiliary)
Axles & drive
Wheels/drive	4x2
Rear Axle Make (Model)	International RA-57 hypoid
Tires standard/optional	11-22.5 12-ply dual rear / 11.00-22 12-ply dual rear (295/75R22.5 on show truck)
Other
Shipping weight	8030 lb

In mid-1956 International introduced a family of heavy-duty truck-type V8 engines. These 401, 461, and 549ci engines were the first big V8s in large scale production. Reo, which was a much smaller truck maker, had introduced 390 and 440ci heavy-duty V8s in 1955. The small engine manufacturer Le Roi developed a 540ci V8 in the early ‘50s, and some were used in Autocar trucks. The International V8s were used in the new V-series trucks, which paralleled the heavy-duty R-series. The V-series used the same basic cab as the R-series, but with a different grille and hood design. The shorter V8 engine made possible a shorter bumper-to-back-of-cab dimension.

The V-220 series was made up of the V-220/V-221/V-222 straight trucks and the V-225 tractor. The straight trucks had maximum GVW ratings of 26-30000 lb. They were powered by the 226-hp V-461 engine. The V-225 Roadliner tractor had a 30000 lb GVW rating and 65000 GCW rating. It was powered by the 257-hp V-549 V8. In 1962 the maximum GVW of the V-222 model was increased to 34000 lb. In 1964 the V-220 series was reduced to a single V-220 model with a GVW rating of 35000 lb and with a choice of the V-461 or V-549 engines. In 1965 the V-461 was replaced by the new 234-hp V-478 and the 285-hp FTV-549 became available for fire engine use.

See also

• International RD-220 Series
• International Trucks
• International Harvester
• Navistar International

References / sources

• Crismon, Frederick W. (1995). International Trucks. Motorbooks International, Osceola, Wisconsin.
• Mroz, Albert (1996). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Trucks and Commercial Vehicles. Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin.

External links

• http://truckmuseum.org/ (Hays Antique Truck Museum, Woodland, California)
• http://www.aghistory.org/ (Heidrick Ag History Center, Woodland, California)
• http://www.aths.org (American Truck Historical Society)
• http://www.internationaltrucks.com/Trucks
• http://www.navistar.com/Navistar